1980 1st edition of the superb book on Jaguar XK engine sports racing cars from the 1950s - which in the main were the famous Lister, Tojiero and Cooper cras raced by the likes of Stirling Moss, Archie Scott-Brown, Masten Gregory and Walt Hansgen on both sides of the Atlantic.
Much of the book is devoted to the car-builder Brian Lister and his No.1 driver Scott-Brown who was amazingly fast despite having been born without a right hand and with very short legs.
Inspiring but tragic story.
Other cars featured include George Abecassis HWM-Jaguar and the various hillclimb specials that appeared with the straight 6 Jag enginbe at the time.
Masses of great detail and superb photos from the most repected of all motring historians.
168 pages hardback.
The book and jacket are in very good condition
